Mandy Hofmockel, MassLive.com

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I'm a producer with MassLive.com. Previously, I interned with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Center for Investigative Reporting. I'm a Penn State graduate.
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Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse talks about what the St. Patrick's Parade means to Holyoke, how many people the event will draw and what the financial implications of St. Patrick's Day weekend are for the city and the region.

A walk in honor of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin, organized by the Alliance of Black Professionals, started at Springfield's city hall Saturday morning. Hundreds attended the walk and listened to several speakers.

The New England Spring Classic Dog Shows are going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Eastern States Exposition center in West Springfield. For hours, judging schedules and more, visit the Springfield Kennel Club's website here.

Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse discusses how his proposed new director of arts, culture and tourism would fit into this year's budget. Got a question for our Ask Mayor Morse segment? Submit it to feedback@masslive.com.

MassLive.com readers voted in a recent poll to ask Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse about what factors are forcing school layoffs in the city. Got a question for our Ask Mayor Morse segment? Submit it to feedback@masslive.com.

Community members watched along Parker Street in Springfield as police escorted fallen Springfield police officer Kevin Ambrose to St. Catherine of Sienna Church, then to Hillcrest Park Cemetery Friday. Ambrose was killed in the line of duty early this week.